Increased nuchal translucency is associated with jugular lymphatic distension.
BACKGROUND: Measurement of nuchal translucency (NT) is a widely used method of screening for chromosomal abnormalities. Increased NT is seen in a diversity of fetal malformations. The mechanism explaining the abnormal fluid accumulation and the transient nature of NT remains unexplained. METHODS: T...
Main Authors: | Haak, M, Bartelings, M, Jackson, D, Webb, S, van Vugt, J, Gittenberger-de Groot, A |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2002
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